Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z vs Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z if
- You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/3.5)
- You need more reach: 150mm vs 140mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR is made for APS-C
- You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2021
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 875 g lighter (315 g vs 1190 g)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 35mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.33 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.33× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
Spec differences
17 differences| Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z | Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Nikon
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
35-150mm
|
18-140mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1⅔ stops faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
1190 g
|
315 g
lighter
|
| Length |
160.1 mm
|
90 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
89.2 mm
|
73 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.33 m
|
0.2 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
|
0.33×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
21 elements / 15 groups
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2023
|
2021
|
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- Nikon Z both
Our notes
Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z
This 35-150mm f/2-2.8 full-frame standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon Z mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR
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